Padlock Charm | Antique Padlock Charm chicken jewelry Swallows were a common motif

Swallows were a common motif in Victorian and Edwardian jewelry symbolic of faithful love and a safe return home

The reverse side of the porcelain is stamped with a "V" and the number 7 (presumably a maker's mark)

bright sparkle that pairs beautifully with the white gold setting

This finely rendered Limoges style enamel pendant depicts a young woman in Egyptian dress accented with glistening rose cut diamonds

Created from an antique cufflink (circa 1900-1910)

Padlock Charm | Antique Padlock Charm chicken jewelry Swallows were a common motifLocks, a symbol of love and commitment, were a popular jewelry motif among lovers during the Victorian era. This elegant padlock charm (circa 1880 1900) is accented with turquoise on one side and ornate hand etched floral details on the other. The piece is unmarked, but acid tests for 10k gold. It measures 0. 8 inches from top to bottom by 0. 45 inches wide and it is in great condition. Materials: Turquoise, Gold.